The local York Chapter #67 was founded in
1926 and is situated on 100 acres of beautiful land known as Waltonian Acres at 7131 Ironstone Hill Road in Dallastown, PA.
The club offers members a pond for members only to fish in, creek side picnic areas, playground, various ranges and a clubhouse.
One of the club's main goals is education. Sharing knowledge of conservation programs as well as execution of conservation
measures is a big thing at the York Chapter.
The chapter also offers a unique kids program called the Juniors for youth 8
to 18. The Juniors are always helping the different club committees while learning important conservation lessons. The kids
can learn to help raise pheasants and trout and release them in various locations. The learn saftey in hunting situations,
how to fish and be a part of the community. Kids also make various bird houses to sell and help out all almost all club functions.
The club looks at the kids as the future of conservation.
The local York club participates in national programs such as Save Our Streams. They raise
trout for the state. From public invited 3D archery shoots to stocking Kiwanis Lake for inner city children to experience
the thrill of trout fishing to preservation of stream habitats in various county areas...the club is involved in the community
more than most are aware.
National IWLA History & Information:
Founded in 1922, the Izaak Walton League is one of the nation's oldest and most respected conservation organizations. With
a powerful grassroots network of 40,000 members and nearly 300 local chapters nationwide, the League takes a common-sense
approach toward protecting our country's natural heritage and improving outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans.
The Izaak Walton League was formed to save outdoor America for future generations. The League's founders,
who were avid anglers, chose to name the organization after Izaak Walton, the 17th century author of The Compleat Angler,
one of the most famous books on fishing. We are one of the earliest conservation organizations to set an aggressive course
to defend wild America by changing public policy. Almost every major, successful conservation program that America has in
place today can be traced directly to a League activity or initiative.
The environment is everyone's issue. America deserves a better, stronger commitment to finding smart
solutions that are good for the environment and economy at the same time. We are proud that our unique blend of community
conservation and advocacy for common-sense conservation policy has positioned us as a voice of reason in the various debates
over access, habitat and species protection, clean air and water, wetlands, renewable energy, public lands, and many other
issues.
